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Lee Thompson Young's manager has confirmed that the actor took his own life in a statement obtained by NBC News.

It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning.

Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will truly be missed. We ask that you please respect the privacy of his family and friends at this very difficult time.

Young was found dead by police at his home in the North Hollywood area of the city early on Monday, after colleagues on the TNT cable drama series Rizzoli & Isles called authorities to say he had not turn up for work, Sergeant Jerretta Sandoz said.

The actor most recently starred as Detective Barry Frost on Rizzoli & Isles.

A Disneyland employee has been charged with possessing a destructive device, two days after a small explosion in a rubbish bin prompted the evacuation of the Mickey's Toontown section of the Walt Disney Co California theme park, prosecutors said.

Christian Barnes, 22, faces up to six years in prison if he is convicted.

Robert Iger, chairman of the Walt Disney Company, said the deal would "generate sustained growth and drive significant long-term value."

Lucasfilm reflects the extraordinary passion, vision, and storytelling of its founder, George Lucas.

This transaction combines a world-class portfolio of content including Star Wars, one of the greatest family entertainment franchises of all time, with Disney's unique and unparalleled creativity across multiple platforms, businesses, and markets to generate sustained growth and drive significant long-term value.

LucasFilm Chairman George Lucas said the deal was aimed at ensuring that Star Wars would "flourish for many generations to come."

For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see Star Wars passed from one generation to the next.

It's now time for me to pass Star Wars on to a new generation of filmmakers. I've always believed that Star Wars could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime.

I'm confident that with Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy, and having a new home within the Disney organization, Star Wars will certainly live on and flourish for many generations to come.